Will alcohol effect my muscle gain?

Will alcohol effect my muscle gain?

John Spencer Ellis (Author, TV Show Host, Trainer and CEO, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) gives expert video advice on: How does alcohol effect my physical fitness?; Should I exercise with a hangover? and more...

Alcohol itself may not affect the amount of muscle you can build if you're still continuing to work out on a regular basis with the appropriate intensity. However, because it has empty calories and often has way to much sugar, it may make you fat, so you may have that muscle underneath but it could be well camouflaged by the fact you gained weight and fat by drinking the alcohol.